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commandNames

Type​

function

Summary​

Returns a list of all built-in commands in LiveCode.

Syntax​

the commandNames
commandNames()

Description​

Use the commandNames function to check whether a particular command already exists in LiveCode, to avoid using a reserved word for your own custom handlers.

The commandNames function returns all the commands that can be used in LiveCode, including synonyms.

Examples​

the commandNames
if field "Name" is among the lines of the commandNames then exit repeat

Value​

NameTypeDescription

return

The commandNames function returns a list of command names, one per line.

control structure: on, function

function: propertyNames, functionNames

glossary: handler, LiveCode, command, return, reserved word

keyword: line

Compatibility and Support​

Introduced

LiveCode 1.0

OS

mac

windows

linux

ios

android

Platforms

desktop

server

mobile

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